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[children chattering]

Check, guys.

Pssh. Not my type.

♪ Yo, dude ♪

♪ I'mma play a new one ♪

♪ And I hope to see Jen ♪

♪ Little players get fucked in here ♪

♪ It's going to get down ♪

[bottles clack]

♪ We're talking that loud ♪

♪ We're talking that loud ♪

[man moans]

-[in Spanish] -[in Spanish]

Bye.

-You're home early. -Yeah.

And aren't you supposed to be doing some homework?

Yes, I did some.

Mm-hmm.

-And the kids? -Tia went to bed early

and David's down at his friend Anthony's.

-What? -He went downstairs.

Oh, Sheila, I told you

not to let the kids out of this house.

He said you said it was all right.

-No! -I'm sorry.

-What do you want? -Where is David?

David ain't in here.

Don't talk crap to me, Anthony.

I told you, he ain't here.

Hey, get off me. You ain't my momma.

Where is your momma?

Fine, I'm calling the cops.

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, hey, hey, hey, hey.

Cool. Cool.

Yo, David.

Hey, come on, son. Come on.

Let's go, go home to mommy, son.

-Go to mommy. -You gotta be kidding me.

-You got to be kidding. -And don't come back, neither.

How many times I got to tell you, David.

I just went down there for a few minutes, chill.

-Chill? -Don't you be smacking me.

-I'm not a little kid. -You are a kid.

-Have you been drinking? -Keep your hands off me.

...because I smelled it in the party there.

Don't run from me, David.

Let go of me. [yells out]

Oh!

Oh, my, God, David.

Oh, my, God, David. Are you okay?

-[Tia] Are you okay, David? -I'm fine.

-[speaking Spanish] -Sheila, shut the door and go.

Tia, get Mommy a wet cloth and a Band-Aid box. Run.

Does it hurt?

It just-- It just stings a little.

Thank you, baby.

Oh, my, God.

Oh, it's just a small cut.

It missed your eye by a few inches.

It's fine.

Listen to me, David.

That Anthony and his friends are poison.

Next time, I'm gonna call the cops on his mother.

-No. No. -Yes. You had no business

-being down there, baby. -No, Mommy. No.

Mom, please.

David going to the hospital?

No.

You see? You see? It stopped.

The bleeding has stopped.

Don't touch it, please. Don't touch.

-Good. Okay. -You go back to bed now, okay?

-I'll be there soon. Go. -Love you, Mom.

I love you too.

I'm gonna put a Band-Aid

and everything is gonna be okay.

Oh, David.

I love you.

[man] Welcome home to our empty nest.

Don't remind me.

I'm calling. Pick your poison.

Moo shu, please.

Moo shu for two.

[answer machine] Tuesday, 2:51 p.m.

[woman] Hey, Sis.

I hope everything went smoothly

getting Elliot off to college.

I want you to know that Dad called.

He fell and hurt his shoulder this afternoon,

so I'm taking him to the doctor in the morning.

-Call me. -Ugh. Just shot me.

[woman #2] And everyone is asking themselves,

how did this happen?

How did five-year-old,

Sofia Martinez starved to death

in her very own home?

Apparently, all of the doors in the apartment were locked.

Neighbors say the little girl's mother

had lost custody of the child over a year ago

but the girl had been reunited

with her recently after she was released

from a drug rehabilitation program.

Police are now searching for the mother.

Oh, I am beyond beat. Aren't you exhausted?

To put it mildly but I'm also wired.

Well, I've got that early flight to Boston.

That deal still isn't done yet?

Hopefully tomorrow.

Would you mind reading in the other room?

Oh, no, not at all.

-Kiss me. -Oh.

All right.

[man] Martha?

-Honey? -Oh, gosh.

I can't believe I fell asleep in here, Jesus.

Listen, I got to get to the airport.

Oh, what time is it?

7:00 a.m. I wasn't sure when you were seeing your dad.

No, no, no. I'm glad you woke me up.

Are you okay?

Elliot is not gone for good, honey.

I know, and I hate it when you call me honey.

I've always called you honey.

I know and I've always hated it.

Okay.

Look, I know it's weird with him gone.

It's not weird. It's just sad.

I think it would be sad

if he didn't wanna go to college.

Jason, let me process this in my own way.

You can't put words to what I'm feeling right now.

Okay.

I'll see you tonight.

Have a good trip.

I wanna make it to Dante's soccer game today

but Manny's got a Parent-Teacher conference.

Oh, I didn't know that was today.

-What time is the soccer game? -4:00 p.m.

I'll never make that. I'm in the field today.

Yeah, he knows.

This is one of my cases.

Jesus.

Why didn't you say something?

I had no idea it was gonna get this kind of attention.

-What happened? -Oh, believe me.

Nothing you wanna hear about first thing in the morning.

Don't worry about it.

I gotta go and you better get your ass moving too.

-Ow! -[toy squealing]

Do you think Manny could ever

pick up one of his toys?

[bell ringing]

[woman] All right. Let's quiet down.

Take out your journals.

I want you to begin today

by doing an entry

about our trip to the museum tomorrow.

I wanna know specifically which exhibit

that you are going--

David, wake up.

Did you forget to sleep last night?

Take out your journal and listen up.

[woman #2] And how did you get these marks

on your arms?

I don't know.

It seems very odd, David, that you wouldn't know

how you got these bruises.

I fell. Can I go back to class now?

I'd like you to stay here a while and rest.

Okay?

Go on.

Get him to a doctor. I'm gonna call ACS.

Well, hello.

You must be Tia.

You come and sit right over here.

Thank you.

Would you like some juice?

Yes, please.

Good.

Did I do something wrong?

No, sweetheart.

You didn't do anything wrong.

Mr. Sanjuro here just wants to ask you a few questions.

Hi, Tia.

-Hi. -How are you?

I'm very pleased to meet you.

I'm gonna ask you a few questions, okay?

What's your favorite color?

-Purple. -Purple?

And what's your favorite kind of juice?

Apple.

Mm-hmm.

Did something happen at your house last night?

[in Spanish]

[in Spanish]

Come dancing with me tonight.

Who goes dancing on a week night?

-Mr. Christian! -Sara.

Wow.

You look really handsome today.

Jackie, you're so full of shit.

Sara, there's someone here to see you.

-Me? -It's something about

your kid.

Come on.

What? You never had a fight with your kids?

-Did you hit David? -My son was acting up.

Yeah, maybe I smacked him on the bottom

but no, I did not hit him.

Did you grab him or shake him?

Oh, my, God. I'm getting mad.

You come here.

You embarrass me at work

because I disciplined my boy?

How did David got the cut on his face?

He fell!

He tripped and hit the coffee table.

Oh, my, God, do you think I did that to him?

I will never do that to one of my kids.

Your son is in the hospital now.

He-- He's in-- He's in the hospital now?

What hospital? Why? Why is he in the hospital?

-It's okay. Calm down. -Don't tell me to calm down!

Where is my boy?

[speaking Spanish]

Hey.

I'm here now.

I think we got a problem.

I can't get a take on the mother.

She gets an okay report at work.

Her daughter was vague about what happened.

The neighbor had some scary stories

but he stunk of drink.

But she does show signs of a nasty temper.

I'm just afraid she might

blame the boy for all of this now.

My gut says it might be wise

to place the kids with a relative overnight

until we can do a complete background check

and evaluate the situation.

Better safe than sorry.

-Lord, you scared me. -Where is David?

I'm sorry, let me call you back.

[speaking Spanish]

I don't speak Spanish. And you are?

I'm Sara Diaz, David's mother.

-Sit down, Sara. -No, I don't wanna sit down.

-Where is he? -Settle down, Sara.

I'm on your side.

Here,

read this.

There'll be one of these at your apartment.

They took Tia, too?

What the hell? I didn't do nothing.

-Go down to the courthouse. -They must be so scared.

Go down there. They'll help you.

Hey, what's going on? Where have you been?

[in Spanish]

-Who took your kids away? -I don't know. The court.

Some mix-up about a cut in David's eye.

Ay, niña.

Did you get your problem sorted out, Sara?

[siren blaring]

[woman] Sofia Martinez's mother

was found last night

at a crack den in The Bronx

and immediately taken into police custody.

Sources tell me that Rosie Martinez

has told authorities--

Believe the girl's biological mother

was caring for Sofia...

-Hey. -Oh, Martha!

Hey.

Oh. It's been ages. Hey.

What brings you to this part of town?

I thought Park Avenue lawyers

didn't have to come south of 42nd Street?

Oh, I know it's hard for you to believe,

but I actually have to be in courtroom today.

Oh, well, that will keep you humble.

-I miss you. -Huh.

We have to get together with our spouses for dinner.

-It's been way too long. -Yeah, I would love that.

-Have you been okay? -Yeah, things are fantastic.

-Okay. -I'm gonna email you.

-Sure. Okay. Yup. -Bye.

[man] Next. Let's go.

Excuse me.

How are you?

-Sorry I'm late. -So am I. You're on.

-What? -Ruthie's sick.

She's gonna be out for a couple of days

and I have two people on vacation.

You'll do intake. The files are on your desk.

I've never done that before.

You passed the bar. You've watched Ruthie.

You gotta start some time.

Good morning.

Did I miss the kaffeeklatsch?

We're talking about the Martinez case.

It was mine.

Oh, I didn't know. I was away yesterday.

I'm so sorry.

I released the child back

to the mother three months ago.

She was clean.

I'm sure you did the right thing

-in the case, Mark. -That's what we always say.

Well, we always say because it's true.

It's ACS's job to monitor.

Yeah.

I better get in there.

[Martha] Good morning.

Good morning.

Ugh.

Let the games begin.

Sara Diaz.

Hi, Alexandra Fisher,

I'm gonna be your lawyer today.

Okay. Let's see what we have.

So, your children were removed

-from your home due to-- -Sara Diaz.

You got to be kidding me.

[man] Case number one on the calendar

in the matter of Sara Diaz.

Raise your right hand.

Do you swear to tell the truth?

Yes.

Please sit.

Good morning, Ms. Diaz.

Good morning.

And this is your attorney?

-Yes, Your Honor. -And you would be?

Alexandra Fisher, Your Honor.

I'm from the 18B office.

A fresh new face in the halls of justice.

Lovely to meet you.

You could sit.

Now, Ms. Diaz, you are aware of the claims

being brought against you today?

Yes and I'm not guilty of anything, ma'am.

This is not a trial, Ms. Diaz.

This is just an intake procedure

to put forth a claim

from the agency for children services.

I didn't do anything to my boy.

You'll be able to tell your side of the story

in a stand of court procedure, okay?

I just want them home today.

I certainly understand that and we will do what we can

to make that happen.

Mr. Sanjuro, where are the children now?

They're in the custody of ACS, Your Honor.

All right.

Ms. Diaz, who is the children's father?

He's dead.

I'm sorry.

So, you have no relatives

to place the children with?

No, well, my mother doesn't live in this country.

I don't understand why my children

were taken from me.

Well, there have been allegations

-of you striking your son. -Well, I didn't.

My children have been kidnapped.

They must be very scared.

-I want them home today. -Hold on, Ms. Diaz.

The court takes these charges very seriously.

Ms. Fisher, you might wanna help

-your client out here? -Yes, I'm sorry, Your Honor.

I was assigned to Ms. Diaz

seconds before we were called in,

-so I haven't had a chance-- -I understand.

Ms. Diaz, have you seen your children

-since they were taken? -No.

-Mr. Denholz, why is that? -[Denholz clears throat]

Your Honor, by the time the school reported

David's condition, it was too late

to file a petition.

So, they kept him overnight for observation

in Atlantic Hospital.

-He suffered a concussion-- -[Sara] A concussion?

Nobody told me he had a concussion.

It seems to be minor.

-Where's the boy now? -Now, he's back in school

-with her sister. -Back in school

with a concussion?

-Is that wise? Yes. -If I may, Your Honor?

The doctor felt that if David woke up

and had no complaints, he'd be fine to attend school.

Has the agency had any of other previous contact

with the respondent?

No, Your Honor, but ACS does not recommend

the return of children without a formal hearing.

And Ms. Diaz,

you have the right to ask for a hearing

to determine whether you pose

an imminent risk to your children.

Would you like to request that now?

-I guess. -No, you can't guess.

-We need a yes or a no. -Yes.

Are you saying I can't get them back now?

I'm sorry, Ms. Diaz.

I will arrange for you to see

your children today and every day thereafter

-until the hearing, all right? -No, no, no, no,

-it's not all right. -Ms. Diaz,

the court does not like to take children away

from their parents.

Now, you could spend as much time

with them as you like.

Please note that, Mr. Denholz.

[Denholz] Your Honor, if I may?

The agency would also like to request

that these visitations be monitored.

The children are 11 and eight,

Ms. Diaz has had no prior record

with her agency.

Your Honor, I think that it will be prudent

to exercise caution here.

Do you have a job, Ms. Diaz?

-Ms. Diaz? -Yes, ma'am.

All right, let's get our books out, shall we?

What's good for you, morning or afternoon,

Ms. Diaz?

Well, I don't know. It doesn't matter.

I'll have to take time off.

All right.

What about 3:00 p.m. on Monday?

I have an opening in my docket.

That way, I can hear the case

and that should speed things along.

[Denholz] Your Honor,

we'd ask that the respondent

-submit to a drug test today. -Why?

We make this request, Your Honor,

in the interest of time with the weekend

-coming up-- -All right.

Ms. Diaz, you're being asked to submit

to a standard test for drugs.

Now, this is something you do not have to do,

but your attorney might recommend it.

Also, in family court, your children

get their own legal representatives,

so someone from legal aid will meet with David and Tia.

Now, if there's nothing else,

I'll see you on Monday.

Clear the court.

How was the college, Judge?

-Joe, it was very white. -[laughs]

Did Elliot like his roommate?

He seemed like it, you know.

He's from California.

His mother dresses like Malibu Barbie.

Wearing spandex at 50.

All right, we'll get to the next case.

Please come in. Have a seat.

I'm fine.

Okay.

We'll only have a few minutes now,

so we should plan again together either later today

or first thing Monday morning.

You're my lawyer?

-Yes. -You don't look old enough

to be a lawyer.

Is that why I don't have to pay you?

No.

I'm actually a graduate of the law.

Do you think this is funny?

I don't care where you went to school.

I just want my kids back.

Yes, I understand.

Now, this issue of the drug test.

-What is that? -Just a urine sample,

make sure you're not on heroin or crack.

My God, no. I'm not an addict, of course.

Okay. Then I would just take the test.

-Okay. -Now, have you ever been

-convicted of a crime? -No.

[knocking on door]

-They need you back inside. -I have to run.

Well, when do I see my kids?

If you can just hang around for a little bit,

I can have that information to you by lunch.

It's nice working with you.

What's your name?

Oh, sorry. Alexandra Fisher.

Call me Ally.

And do you know my name?

Ms. Diaz,

Sara.

I'll see you later, Sara.

Did you talk to them?

Yeah.

-Why? -Because I had to.

-What did you say? -I didn't say nothing.

Well, you had to have said something.

Stop blaming, David.

You're the reason we're here!

[woman] Tia,

David?

-Mommy. -Hi, baby.

-Mommy. -Hi, baby.

Hi, hey, you don't have a hug for me?

Come on!

Hi, my big boy.

-Mommy, look at the toys. -Let's see them.

They're so beautiful.

Hey, Davey,

how are you feeling?

-Does it hurt? -I'm okay.

They said I have a concussion,

but I'm fine.

Why didn't you say something?

Why did you go to school feeling sick?

I felt okay when I woke up.

-Did I do something wrong? -No, no.

It's just...

It's just a big misunderstanding.

Have you guys been eating?

Well, they have chicken fingers.

Those are your favorite.

Yeah, I guess.

Have you been eating, Davey?

You eat something on every meal, you hear me?

Yes.

Can we go home now?

No, Tia.

They say you have to stay here a couple more nights.

-I don't want to. -I know.

I don't want it either.

I'll get everything fixed on Monday

and then you'll be home like always.

-But I wanna come home now. -No, Tia, no tears.

We gotta be strong here because there's nothing

we can do about it.

You'll be good.

Davey, you stay with her.

You take care of your sister.

They've been asking me all kinds of questions.

-I bet they have. -What should I say?

Baby, tell them the truth.

Tell them you wanna come home with me.

[woman] Mrs. Diaz,

we need to get Tia and David

to dinner now.

But I just got here.

It's time.

Put away your toys.

Boys, follow me.

We'll meet you at the door.

Some kind of adventure you're having, huh?

I don't want an adventure.

[woman] So, is Elliot loving school?

[Martha] Oh, well, so far so good.

We'll see how it goes.

I bet you cried your eyes out

with your only one going off to college.

-Well... -She did.

You did.

I was a wreck when Sally went off.

But you still have Caroline at home.

[man] Mm-mm.

No, she's at Milton this year.

-Really? -Yeah.

Boy, we have been out of touch.

Well, here's to an empty nest.

-Hmm, yes. -[all] Cheers.

Your cosmo matches your beautiful dress.

Oh, I guess.

-Drew. -[Drew] Hmm?

Catch us up on corporate law.

You don't miss working in corporate law,

do you, Martha?

No, but I do miss the money.

That is so funny. So do I.

What a coincidence.

You know what, I think we should order

for the table because if I drink too many

of these cosmos, I'm gonna be on the floor.

I love the lamp here.

-Lamp? -Lamb!

She's having a lamp?

Lamb.

-They can't blame you, Luis. -That's how it works.

But you weren't the only one on the case.

But I was in charge.

We're the one whose heads are gonna roll.

There's plenty of blame to go around.

Or the mother, where was she then?

I can't remember very much.

You know how many cases I'm in charge of?

I'm sorry.

I mean, the apartment was in order.

The kitchen was full of food.

Dante, please

stop biting or we're going home.

[woman] Luis.

Luis,

we wanna go get ice cream now.

Okay. I... I really have to get back to work.

Jesus, Luis, we just got here.

I know.

We never get to see you anymore.

I have to prepare for the hearing

and they're gonna grill me.

I'm sorry.

It's gonna be all right.

[speaking Spanish]

Come here. Bye-bye.

Listen to Mama, okay?

Be good, behave.

[woman] Hi.

Good to see you.

Aunt Ally!

Emily!

Oh, it's so good to see you.

Come see what I made.

-Hey, Sis. -Come on.

What'd you make?

I made the place cards.

You did not? Those are so cool.

-There you are, darling. -Hi, Mom.

You're a little casually dressed.

-It's Sunday brunch. -You know Grandma.

She still thinks she's in an Edith Wharton novel.

I know she does.

[Emily] Can I go up to the den?

Of course you can, sweetheart.

Just make sure you go with your daddy, okay?

Come on, we got to be quick.

Brunch is gonna be ready soon.

Your grandmother is really happy

you're able to join us.

Sweetie, you okay? You look a little tired.

I'm fine.

Just had a long night.

Maybe it'll help you remember the names of them.

Ah, there's my girl.

-Hello, Al. -Hi, Dad.

Happy birthday, Gram.

Oh, thank you, dear.

I'm so glad you could make it.

You know, our birthday's only good for one thing

at this stage.

It's a great excuse to bring everyone together.

-There are the Roths. -Oh, wonderful.

Where's Adele?

Go take their coats, will you, dear?

Of course, Mother.

I do everything you ever tell me to do.

No, you don't, but you should.

Come, sit.

Talk to me.

I never get to see you.

Well, you're seeing me now.

Well, we could have a meal together, you know.

Just the two of us.

Okay.

I've been really busy.

Mm-hmm.

I'm glad that you didn't go into the firm

right from school.

I thought that's what

you would've wanted me to do, no?

No, I like the fact

that you're doing something good

for the world.

Thank you.

It's been a challenge for sure.

Hmm, I'll bet.

They're probably paying you a song.

That's what trust funds are for, I suppose.

Aren't you glad your grandfather

thought of that?

Yeah.

Thank you for coming today.

It means a lot.

Of course.

Whatever happened to that young man

-you were dating? -Oh, I'm not sure.

That was over at the end of law school, so.

Oh.

Are you seeing anyone now?

No. Not at the moment.

Well, don't let too much time pass.

I'm 25.

Of course.

Just don't be lonely, that's all I meant.

You know what, if I get too lonely,

there's always the bar at the end of my block.

Hmm.

I think you want me to change the subject,

so I shall.

Well, it looks like everybody's here.

Would you go round up the folks into the den?

Yes, gladly.

[man chattering]

...but the giraffe was going,

"Oh, no, I thought the elephants were,

but the elephants don't socialize.

-I think"-- -It's time to eat.

Not the elephants.

But I wanna finish the story.

Go downstairs, Emily.

-But we're on the middle-- -Come on. Come on.

But we're in the middle of the story.

It's time to eat, I don't care,

don't argue with me, go.

Mommy!

I don't wanna see you alone with that child again,

-you got me? -I resent your implication.

You are in no position to resent anything.

You have an active imagination.

We know this has nothing to do

with my imagination.

Is everything all right?

I don't know, is everything all right, Uncle Frank?

Everything's fine.

What was that all about?

Nothing, just go downstairs and eat.

I just need a minute, okay?

Elaine Dunbar of the Legal Aid Society

for David and Tia Diaz.

Luis Sanjuro for the Agency for Children Services.

Keith Denholz for the Corporation Council.

Alexandra Fisher for the respondent.

[Joe] Ms. Diaz, would you please

state your name for the record?

I'm Sara Diaz,

for my kids.

Raise your right hand.

Do you swear to tell the truth?

-Yes. -[Martha] Thank you.

Now you may sit.

We are here today to determine

whether Ms. Diaz poses an imminent risk

to her children, first Ms. Diaz,

have you seen your children?

Yes, ma'am, every day.

Good.

And how did you find the children?

David seems to be on the mend,

the children were very pleased to see their mother

and they're very anxious to be returned home.

Very good. Mr. Sanjuro?

Yes, the children do want to return home

but Your Honor, I would like to draw

your attention to this report here.

As you will see, Ms. Diaz

did take a voluntary drug test

but the results indicate

signs of marijuana use and PCP.

-What? -Your Honor,

we would also like to have a copy

of those results?

I'm sorry, this just came in now.

-Yeah, I'm sure it did. -All right.

Go on, Mr. Denholz.

Furthermore, Your Honor,

the respondent has a criminal record

in regards to drug trafficking.

That was over six years ago, and the charges were dropped.

[Martha] Ms. Diaz, you'll have an opportunity to respond.

Indeed it would've been nice to have had this

in advance, Mr. Denholz.

Well, I'm sorry, Your Honor,

over the lack of intakes an